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Man found dead in Caerphilly Castle moat

Wednesday, July 5, 2023Wednesday, July 5, 2023

An 82-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in the moat around Caerphilly Castle.

Gala concert in memory of late choir founder

Wednesday, July 5, 2023Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The Melody Makers choir will be hosting a gala concert this week in honour of its late founder, Lyn Cushing.

“There was no other option”: School set to close in Llanbradach

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Thursday, July 6, 2023

Cwm Glas Infants School in Llanbradach has made the difficult decision to close as of July 2024, blaming a lack of funding and dwindling pupil numbers.

Ladies’ Group raises £1,000 on successful charity night

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Money was raised from various stalls and a raffle – with prizes donated by more than 20 local businesses.

Darts star Price preparing for World Matchplay

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Gerwyn Price will take on Stephen Bunting in his World Matchplay opener later this month.

Railway footbridge closed due to safety concerns

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

A footbridge at Caerphilly railway station has been closed due to safety concerns.

Rhymney Library reopening delayed until September

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

The library, which is being refurbished at a cost of more than £400,000, was set to reopen in the summer but has now been delayed.

Primary School wins national green education award

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Ystrad Mynach Primary School are the joint UK Champions of the Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools (PAGES) 2023.

School grant to help with cost of uniform, sports kits and equipment open for applications

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A grant to help low income families with the cost of school uniforms, sports kits and equipment is now open for applications.

Footbridge destroyed three years ago will be replaced, TfW insists despite delays

Monday, July 3, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Tynygraig footbridge, which provides a vital pedestrian link over the Rhymney railway line in Llanbradach, will be replaced, TfW has said.

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